This place is historical, beautiful, and only charges $7.00 a day for parking!

This will help cover any general expenses - shopping, gas, spur of the moment activities, bus fare, etc.

NASA’s journeys into air and space have deepened humankind’s understanding of the universe, advanced technology breakthroughs, enhanced air travel safety and security, and expanded the frontiers of scientific research. These accomplishments share a common genesis: education. As the United States begins the second century of flight, the Nation must maintain its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to ensure that the next generation of Americans can accept the full measure of their roles and responsibilities in shaping the future. NASA will continue the Agency’s tradition of investing in the Nation’s education programs and supporting the country’s educators who play a key role in preparing, inspiring, exciting, encouraging, and nurturing the young minds of today who will be the workforce of tomorrow. In 2012 and beyond, NASA will continue to pursue three major education goals: -- Strengthening NASA and the Nation's future workforce -- Attracting and retaining students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, disciplines -- Engaging Americans in NASA's mission

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(( I linked the giftcard only because the "whatnot workshop" link is down at the moment. )) Customize a muppet! Surprise us both! We'd love to see what you come up with. We don't yet have a purple-bodied or yellow-bodied muppet, and we certainly don't have anything monsterish, but don't let that constrain your creativity.

There will be a special Sandman by Neil Gaiman exhibit while we're there!

Good for rolling out pie and empanada dough, too!

I looooove Audiobooks! They make my day to day life better, and help me keep up with authors I love in my busy day to day.